Hey everyone.
So I have been using a YS02 for the last 5 or so years. It was used in combination with a G12 and was perfect for easy travel usage. I had been noticing a few problems with the strobe for the last few dives with the power not lasting long but it really escalated on my last liveaboard trip.
So i started unpacking the gear on the boat. When I turn the strobe on with brand new batteries inserted, the startup buzz sounds stuttered and very slow and the strobes would last anywhere from a few shots to a whole dive so it was a complete luckydip in regards to getting any nice shots on any dive. It has never had any leaks before, but has seen a lot of action. I'm wondering if anyone has something similar happen? I hope it will just be the battery cap that needs replacing but am looking into sending it off for a service (if possible for an old model) or cutting my losses.
By the way I ordered the strobe when living in europe and am now living in Oz so I sent an email to the Oceania distributor for advice.
Cheers.
So I have been using a YS02 for the last 5 or so years. It was used in combination with a G12 and was perfect for easy travel usage. I had been noticing a few problems with the strobe for the last few dives with the power not lasting long but it really escalated on my last liveaboard trip.
So i started unpacking the gear on the boat. When I turn the strobe on with brand new batteries inserted, the startup buzz sounds stuttered and very slow and the strobes would last anywhere from a few shots to a whole dive so it was a complete luckydip in regards to getting any nice shots on any dive. It has never had any leaks before, but has seen a lot of action. I'm wondering if anyone has something similar happen? I hope it will just be the battery cap that needs replacing but am looking into sending it off for a service (if possible for an old model) or cutting my losses.
By the way I ordered the strobe when living in europe and am now living in Oz so I sent an email to the Oceania distributor for advice.
Cheers.
